I'm Larry — some know me as Manuel The Lensman, & I create art that visually tells a story and builds a deeper connection with viewers. No matter the occasion, I believe that engagements, fashion, & other moments/events should be captured to help value each memory that was made.
Initially, I wanted to pick up a camera to take pictures to pass the time. I learned more about photography, & how it could add value to life. It was no longer "just another activity/hobby", it became a lifestyle. A lifestyle in which I hope to connect & inspire others to become passionate about pursuing their dreams.
Photography & filmmaking gave me a chance to cope. It gives me the opportunity to put my thoughts and feelings on film.
"To photograph is to translate emotion into something the eyes can understand."
Process
How a day with me actually runs.
Whether it's lifestyle, editorial, or a love story unfolding, I never chase rigid shot lists or staged re-creations. I follow the light, protect the final glow of the day, and let real moments shape the images.
- Cameras — Nikkormat El 35mm; Sony A7IV as main digital and for receptions after dark.
- Film stock — Kodak Portra 400 and 800, pushed one stop after 6pm.
- Turnaround — sneak peek in 48 hours, full gallery in 1–2 weeks depending on collection.
- Travel — based in Savannah, available for Charleston, the Golden Isles, and beyond.
- Second shooter — included on all full-day wedding collections.
What clients say
"Manuel photographed our wedding like an old friend would — nothing felt staged, and the gallery still stops me mid-scroll."
"Booked Manuel for branding portraits and got the best photos of myself I've ever had. Worth every dollar of the sitting fee."
"The direction, posing, and patience from Larry is what every client seeks when walking into a photoshoot."
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